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How much does a multiple machine tool setter make in Boston?

$49,150a year

Median yearly pay for multiple machine tool setters in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $23.63 an hour or $4,096 a month.

Hourly
$23.63
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
49 of 195
Jobs in the area
650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,870Median: $49,150Highest 10%: $65,420
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,870$18.21
25th$45,480$21.87
Median$49,150$23.63
75th$60,320$29.00
90th$65,420$31.45

Other cities in Massachusetts

Median yearly pay for multiple machine tool setters.

Worcester, MA$50,050
Springfield, MA$45,470
Providence, RI$39,520
Multiple Machine Tool Setter salary in Massachusetts Multiple Machine Tool Setter salary in all states

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First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$82,660
Chemical Plant and System Operator$82,170
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a multiple machine tool setter make an hour in Boston?

The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $23.63 ($49,150 a year).

Do multiple machine tool setters make more in Boston than the national average?

Yes: $49,150 against $47,180 nationally, 4% more.

How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?

The median in Massachusetts is $48,230, so Boston pays 2% more.

Where does Boston rank for multiple machine tool setter pay?

49 of 195 metro areas with data.

How much does a multiple machine tool setter make starting out in Boston?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,420 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.